BCD410 - Critical Social Theories

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Subject Title
Critical Social Theories

Subject Description
In this course, students are introduced to critical social theory, and the various sub-fields of critical theory relevant to work in human services contexts. Students will develop the skills necessary for questioning the values and assumptions of society, and to move beyond mere explanation of social phenomena, towards transformation of society. Dominant discourses about children and childhood are problematized and deconstructed with an aim to reconceptualizing ways of being in the world with children that are equitable and just. Critical literacy is explored as a pedagogical tool for engaging children in the critical reading of the world.
 

Credit Status
BCD410 is a required subject in the Honours Bachelor of Child Development degree.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to:
 

  1. Critique the dominant discourses that promote biased and inequitable views of children, families, communities, and colleagues in society.
  2. Distinguish the sociocultural-historical influences that affect current societal views about human rights in a globalized world.
  3. Apply critical theory perspectives to prevailing values, beliefs, and practices related to self and others personally and professionally.
  4. Construct approaches to children, families, communities, and colleagues that effectively integrate critical theory principles and concerns in a variety of social service fields.
  5. Generate pedagogical tools that promote critical literacy with children in a variety of relevant contexts.

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